Leaders need guidance to solve complex issues

As I write, our 9/11 and Benghazi anniversaries, and our dilemma in Syria, linger. President Obama and our Congress face enormous, complex decisions following the gassing of over 1,000 innocent children and families while they slept. As 2 million others have escaped to Syria’s neighboring countries, Americans fear a future of war and terror. Once again, wisdom is needed, as the venting of rage and death threats become the choice of many. Where do we find a solution?

Once again, God is our wisdom. I hope you are praying daily. Our leaders need the wisdom that only God can impart, not political positions. We can’t simply think our way to solutions, as our lives are sometimes overwhelmed with anger, bitterness, and fear — emotions that color our decisions. Only God’s transforming power can equip us with wisdom, help us to live fruitful lives, and prepare us to make decisions of this magnitude.

We also must protect our vulnerable Americans in Iraq, Afghanistan and our embassies all around the world. We don’t want others to suffer the fate of our embassy personnel in Benghazi. If we do choose to attack Syria, we absolutely must protect our interests with courage, honesty and passion. A Sept. 7 Times-News article is about the huge decision about reported threats from many countries. It ends with a quote from Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., that many constituents “strongly oppose unilateral action at a time when we have so many needs here at home.”

The discord in our world needs the harmony of our Creator. I’m thankful for the balance that the Times-News brings. Our local challenges are within our range to solve. Although I haven’t mentioned “freedom,” my comments are strongly related to our freedom. Have you noticed the great quote at the top of the opinion page of the Times-News?

“This newspaper is dedicated to furnishing information to our readers so that they can better promote and preserve their own freedom and encourage others to see its blessings. For only when we understand freedom and are free to control ourselves and all we possess can we develop to our utmost capabilities.”

May God watch over America, preserve it, and help us continue to develop our nation’s utmost potential for good in the world.